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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Guys,
How do you clean a silver motor?&nbsp\\; I've got something like oil on the left side, and I'll be darned if I can get it off.&nbsp\\; I've tried WD40 on a rag, but it didn't get it off.&nbsp\\; Anything else I can try?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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I see a lot of people viewed this one&nbsp\\; no awansers I will be watchin this one I have a silver engin also
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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So far, I have gotten by with S100 and WD40 and a rag, on cool motor.
I read here, that HD recommended Scrubbing Bubbles on a cool motor.&nbsp\\; I bought a can but haven't tried it yet.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I've used Gunk Orange engine cleaner with pretty good success in the past
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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simple green mixed 5 to 1 with water works for me.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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I use the WD-40 for oil stains too. It works great.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Simple green here as well
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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another vote for simple green
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Shout laundry stain remover will get it right off.
 
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